Ebert Did It Better: Gasbag Reviews

• The Writer – Steve Carell
• Director – Ken Kwapis
• A brief synopsis – The building holds a Casino Night “for charity” and Michael invites both Jan and Carol.  Things heat up between Jim and Pam when Roy cuts out early.  No one watches Creed.
• The best line – Creed: Oh, I steal things all the time. It’s just something I do. I stopped caring a long time ago. You should see how many supplies I’ve taken from this place. Honestly, I love stealing things.
• The best moment – Jim and Pam is supreme, but Jan throwing her clothes in the back of her car is a seminal moment for the series, too.
• The best storyline – The moments between Pam and Jim is what everyone was waiting for.
• Notable guest appearance – Carol and Jan.
• Grade – A

A sweet and agonizing episode for Carell’s first writing episode of the series.  The deciding moments at the end of the episode do not disappoint in any way.  The second season of the Office is the best sitcom season of all time.